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== Operation == | == Operation == | ||
Used as a heavy support weapon in ground based combat. Providing a rapid stream of powerful plasma rounds to suppress enemy movements and offensive actions. The cannon is basically a mobile support weapon and as such offers no protection for the operator. The gunner is completely exposed to enemy fire so a naturally well covered emplacement position would be desired. This separates it from the [[Shade]] and [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]], as both these offer some measure of protection for their operator but are, however, not man-portable. | Used as a heavy support weapon in ground based combat. Providing a rapid stream of powerful plasma rounds to suppress enemy movements and offensive actions. The cannon is basically a mobile support weapon and as such offers no protection for the operator. The gunner is completely exposed to enemy fire so a naturally well covered emplacement position would be desired. This separates it from the [[Shade]] and [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]], as both these offer some measure of protection for their operator but are, however, not man-portable. YEAHHHHHHFRRRTRF FART FART FART fffaaarrrttt!!!!!!! | ||
== Plasma Cannon in Combat == | == Plasma Cannon in Combat == | ||
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==Halo 3== | ==Halo 3== | ||
In Halo 3, the Plasma Cannon was redesigned. It now looks less like the Plasma Rifle, and sports what appear to be shields or targeting displays on top of it. These could also be heat dissipation vanes; this is supported by the fact that the weapon cannot overheat even if the entire power supply is emptied non stop. The Halo 3 Plasma Cannon behaves exactly like the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|AIE-486H HMG]] in rate of fire, and has the same number of shots (200) when detached from the Gravity mount. Brutes can use the detached turret in the same manner as the player. The Type-52 DESW is also mounted on [[Wraith|Wraiths]]. Though it is a bit stronger than the [[Shade]], it is the replacement for it in [[Halo 3]]. | In [[Halo 3]], the Plasma Cannon was redesigned. It now looks less like the [[Plasma Rifle]], and sports what appear to be shields or targeting displays on top of it. These could also be heat dissipation vanes; this is supported by the fact that the weapon cannot overheat even if the entire power supply is emptied non stop. The Halo 3 Plasma Cannon behaves exactly like the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|AIE-486H HMG]] in rate of fire, and has the same number of shots (200) when detached from the Gravity mount. Brutes can use the detached turret in the same manner as the player. The Type-52 DESW is also mounted on [[Wraith|Wraiths]]. Though it is a bit stronger than the [[Shade]], it is the replacement for it in [[Halo 3]]. | ||
[[Image:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Plasma Cannons are operated by [[Grunt Heavy|Gunner Grunts]] in Halo 3, and feature a gravity lift-type support rather than mounted tripod for easier turning.]] | [[Image:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Plasma Cannons are operated by [[Grunt Heavy|Gunner Grunts]] in Halo 3, and feature a gravity lift-type support rather than mounted tripod for easier turning.]] | ||